Director, Data Center Construction (East)

Prologis; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 151,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Prologis is seeking a Director, Data Center Construction for its Philadelphia area. This role involves managing data center construction projects, mentoring teams, and upholding design integrity. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in real estate development or a related field, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and be proficient with construction management tools. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range of $151,000 - $208,000.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Real Estate Development or related fields.
• Proficient in MS Project and other tools.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction activities for data center projects.
• Coach project management team on performance.
• Own project performance, ensuring cost and quality.

Skills

Real Estate Development

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering

Tools

MS Project

BlueBeam

Google Earth

Job description

At Prologis, we don't just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.

Job Title

Director, Data Center Construction (East)

Company

Prologis

A day in the life

As the Director, Data Center Construction, you will take ownership for leading construction activities of data center delivery (both speculative and build‑to‑suit). As part of handling key data center construction projects, this person works to ensure accurate staffing to run forecasted construction activity, providing cost and budget information for investment memos, leading the technical side of the entitlement process as well as optimizing designs and contractor bidding. Key success factors include the active mentoring and management of a best‑in‑class development team, partnering with local deployment team, enabling excellent communication with regional partners, and innovation and implementation of data center development standard methodologies. The position requires a high degree of energy, passion, technical competence and integrity. This person will be based in our East Region and interact daily with Prologis data center, development, and deployment teams.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Coach the Prologis data center project management team across performance, staffing and growth.
• Lead the construction process for new‑build and retrofit data center projects, ensuring alignment with company standards and client requirements from concept to completion.
• Work closely with the data center design team to uphold design integrity and resolve construction challenges related to design intent.
• Own your development portfolio performance (cost, schedule, quality, safety).
• Monitor project milestones to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables.
• Mentors and leads junior colleagues by providing feedback, supervising performance, sharing expertise and honing judgement skills.
• Accountable for ongoing innovation and initiatives.
• Drive impact and show strength of lean construction, GC bid negotiations and design optimization initiatives against targets.
• Develop and own relationships with General Contractors.
• Work with procurement to own cost saving measures.

Required

• 7+ years of experience in a similar role working in the field of Real Estate Development (data center focused), Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Computer proficiency: MS Project, BlueBeam, Google Earth, in addition to normal Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience championing a project from acquisition through due diligence, entitlements and permitting.
• Self‑motivated and able to multi‑task and prioritize with minimal direction.
• Possess a hardworking, positive demeanor, be a standout colleague and customer service oriented.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive in approaching solutions and problem solving.
• Promote the Prologis brand with passion in a positive, can‑do demeanor with a real focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to travel, as necessary, to projects (Approximately 30% travel).

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering (Civil or Structural) or equivalent experience preferred.
• Additional experience on design and build projects is preferred but not required.
• Consistent track record working in the field of land development or construction management.
• For candidates without a degree in engineering, architecture, or real estate development, at least three years of concurrent experience supporting construction projects is preferred; project management experience with a general contractor or owner’s representative is a plus.
• Demonstrate willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Hiring Salary Range of: $151,000 - $208,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Employment Type

Full time

Location

Columbia, Maryland

Additional Locations

Atlanta, Georgia; New York, New York; Pennsylvania - Philadelphia Navy Yard Office

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.